The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) a $5,928,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) capitalization grant under CFDA 66.468. The purpose of this Formula Grant is to provide low-interest financing to eligible public water systems in South Dakota for planning, designing, and constructing projects focused on addressing emerging contaminants in drinking water, with a specific emphasis on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The grant funding will enable DANR to offer low-interest loans and other authorized assistance to public water systems for eligible infrastructure improvements needed to protect public health. Additionally, DANR may use a portion of the funds for technical assistance to small water systems, operator certification activities, and source water protection initiatives. The anticipated deliverables include the financing, planning, design, and construction of eligible emerging contaminant-focused projects, as well as activities to increase the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of public water systems. The overall expected outcome is enhanced public health protection for citizens throughout the state of South Dakota.
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